DeWALT Recalls Utility Bars Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 19211 · announced September 26, 2019 · Dewalt Industrial Tool · 145,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves DeWALT 40" Multi-Functional Utility Bars designed at one end for prying and at the other for gripping boards. The bars are yellow at one end and black at the other. The name "DeWALT" and the model number DWHT55293 are printed in black on the yellow end.
The hazard
The utility bar can break while being used for prying, posing an injury hazard to the user.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility bars and contact DEWALT for a gift card worth the full purchase price. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): DeWALT has received at least 56 reports of the utility bars breaking, including four reports of injured users.
Sold at: The Home Depot and other hardware stores nationwide, and online at www.amazon.com and other online retailers from December 2015 through March 2019 for between $30 and $40.
Consumer contact: DeWALT toll free at 866-937-9805 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; e-mail at recall@sbdinc.com; or online at www.dewalt.com and click on “Service and Support,” then “Safety Recall Notice” for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.